Environmental Services is accepting grant applications for watershed health projects in the Portlandcity limits. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2012. For application materials and information, go to www.portlandonline.com/bes/stewardship, call 503-823-7917, or email rebecca.hamilton@portlandoregon.gov.

The Community Watershed Stewardship Program grants up to $10,000 for projects that encourage watershed protection and enhancement. Citizen groups, businesses, non-profits, student groups, faith organizations, neighborhood, business or homeowner associations, and service groups in the City ofPortlandare eligible to apply. Past projects include pavement removal, art and education, rain gardens, invasive plant removal, naturescaping, and natural area cleanup and restoration.

Environmental Services has scheduled three grant application workshops:

Tuesday, January 17

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Central Library

801 SW 10th Avenue

Tuesday, January 31

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

EastPortlandCommunity Center

740 SE 106th Avenue

Wednesday, February 15

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Kenton Library

8226 N Denver Avenue

For more information, contact Linc Mann, 503-823-5328.